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The Scummy Mummies Podcast

Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn

A comedy chat show for less-than-perfect parents. Hosted by comedians Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn and featuring guest parenting experts, comedians and authors. The podcast covers the big issues affecting modern parents - from fish fingers to farting, to play-dates and pelvic floors. Expect frank and funny chat as well as wine, laughter and sophisticated boob jokes. Check out our Scummy Mummies Blog and dates for our Live Comedy Shows - www.scummymummies.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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Episode 113: Anxiety Special with Clemmie Telford and...

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2020/04/09

Episode 113: Anxiety Special with Clemmie Telford and Anna Williamson (Re-release)Hello there, as we are facing such strange times, we thought we would re-release this special podcast from 2017, as it has great tips about dealing with anxiety and how we can help our mental health. Clemmie and Anna provide fantastic advice and there are plenty of laughs, too. Cheers Ellie and Helen xxPodcast Details:How do you know if you suffer from anxiety? What does a panic attack feel like? Is Instagram affecting

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Greatest Hits VOL 2 - Mother Pukka, Afrosa Ahmed,...

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2020/04/05

OLD GOLD! Let's take a trip back in time and enjoy some of our favourite bits from the archive. This selection of highlights is designed to give new listeners a taste of the Scummy Mummies Podcast, and old friends a good laugh all over again.Greatest Hits VOL 2 features Anna Whitehouse, aka top influencer and flexible working campaigner Mother Pukka. We've got Afrosa Ahmed, who talks about being a Muslim in modern Britain, and wonders how she's supposed to stop terrorism when she can't even make her

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Episode 138: Sex, self-love and being a boss with...

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2020/04/02

OLD GOLD! We love this episode so much, we thought we would release it again! For newcomers to the podcast - we know you will love it, and for those who are longtime fans, we are sure you will enjoy listening to one of our most favourite guests! Hope you're all well, sending lots of scummy love, Helen and Ellie xxx. How do you raise strong girls? What's the best way to avoid Mum Guilt? What term would Nigerians use to describe teabagging? Answering all these questions is the amazing Kemi Telford!We

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174: Legal eagle special with Sarah Langford

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2020/03/31

In this episode, we talk to ace barrister and author Sarah Langford. She gives us some tips for getting divorced, tells us what it's like to defend really bad people, and answers our stupid questions about her wig. We play a new game, Grime and Punishment, and discuss our favourite Monopoly pieces.Sarah's superb book, In Your Defence, is out now. She is on Twitter@wigsandwordsand Instagram@sarahlangfordwrites.SAFETY NOTICE: This podcast was recorded pre-lockdown, no worries lads.We're on Twitter

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17:57

Greatest Hits VOL 1 - Jane Garvey, Shaun Dooley,...

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2020/03/29

OLD GOLD! This special taster episode features highlights from some of our favourite podcasts of yesteryear. If you're a new listener, this should give you an idea of what we're all about.If you're an old friend, you've probably forgotten these bits anyway, so why not have a laugh all over again?GreatestHitsVOL 1 features Jane Garvey, off of Radio 4's Woman's Hour, and Ellie exposing herself. The hilarious actor Shaun Dooley reveals that although he was great in Broadchurch, he can't do accents for

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Bonus episode: Corona Special with Dr Angharad Rudkin

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2020/03/19

What times we live in! Seeing as everything's all bollocksed up anyway, we thought we might as well break with our usual publishing schedule, and put out a little bonus episode.It features the brilliant Dr Angharad Rudkin, who is an awesome child psychologist. We quizzed her about how to talk to our kids about the corona virus, how to handle their worries, and dealing with our own anxieties. We also chat about how we're managing the whole thing, and share our favourite straws for clutching at.We are

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Episode 173: Sofie Hagen on fat activism and being funny

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2020/03/17

Episode 173: Sofie Hagen on fat activism and being funnyShe's a multi-award winningcomedian, an author, podcaster, activist and fashion designer - it's the amazingSofie Hagen!She tells us all about how a need for revenge initially inspired her move from Denmark to the UK. We hear how she feels about Brexit, and learn some mindblowing things about a feet-themed website and the world's best mayor. Then it's time for some chat about Sofie's role in the fat liberation movement, and why she's not a big

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39:18

Episode 172: Getting Outdoors with Julia Bradbury

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2020/03/03

Our guest for this episode is TV presenter, rambler and all round legendJuliaBradbury!We talk about her love of walking and her favourite places to visit in England, and try to persuade her to come to Catford. There's some parenting chat -Juliadiscusses her experience of going through IVF, along with the pros and cons of being an older mum. We find out about her biggest parenting challenge, and hear some very scummy confessions. Plus, we play a stupid game, and Ellie offends an entire nation.You can

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41:49

Episode 171: Fashion Special with Does My Bum Look 40...

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2020/02/18

What is a buffet dress, and why do we all need one? How can the Power of Three rule transform our wardrobe? Is leopard print over? Answering all these questions are Instagram superstars Kat Farmer and Pascale Banks, aka @doesmybumlook40 and @style_mum!We talk all things fashion, from predictions for what this year’s Zara spotty dress will be to our favourite jogging bottoms. Plus we find out which essential items it’s worth investing in.Then it’s time for mum chat. Pascale talks about parenting twin

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Episode 170: Comedy, Gay Parenting and IVF with Jen...

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2020/02/04

It's an eventful episode this week as we chat to hilarious comedian Jen Brister, and accidentally lock her in Ellie's lounge.Listen to Jen chat about being a gay parent and mum of twins, while becoming increasingly desperate for a piss. Will we be rescued in time, or will Jen be forced to wee in Ellie's son's fireman's bucket? Tune in to find out and enjoy some exciting cameos. Do listen right to the end for a surprising twist.Jen tells us what it's like to have babies with another lady, and how you

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Episode 169: Kate Thornton Special

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2020/01/21

Our guest for this episode is the legendary Kate Thornton! She tells us all about her amazing career - from editing Smash Hits at the age of 21 and hosting the X-Factor to producing her fantastic podcast, White Wine Question Time.We also cover some tricky topics, such as: how much pressure should we put on our kids to work hard at school? What's the best way to cope when you're a neat freak and your partner is messy? And how do you deal with a blister on your nubbin? Kate Thornton has the answer to

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Episode 168: Jane Garvey and Fi Glover - Fortunately...

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2020/01/07

We are honoured to have two absolute legends as our guests for this episode - Jane Garvey and Fi Glover, off of Radio 4!They tell us about their award-winning podcast, Fortunately. We get some advice on raising teenagers, including how honest we should be with kids about our own teenage years, and how to handle them going off to university.Then there's a whole load of chat about everything from the anti-vaccination movement and Bergerac, to interviewing Rolf Harris and whether you can get pregnant

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Episode 167: Sareta Fontaine on blogging, screentime...

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2019/12/24

Our guest for this episode is the legendary award-winning bloggerSaretaFontaine! We discuss a range of topics from what it means to be an influencer to keeping your kids saferonline, and how to manage screentime.Saretais also an ex-make-up artist, so we squeeze in some chat about that. She discusses her favourite high street make-up brands, tells us what's wrong with the beauty scene today, and reveals her top tip for looking good in five minutes.For more fromSareta, visit herwebsiteand follow

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Episode 166: Christmas 2019 with the usual idiots

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2019/12/10

It's Chriiiiiiist Mas! And that means it's time for Nurse Jessie and Steve Hill to join us once again for some daft old festive nonsense.As is tradition, we discuss whether the snowman actually does bring the snow, wish Linda a happy birthday, and review some ham. We talk about our highlights of the year, includinggetting breathalysed and pissing in a pub car park.There is a Christmas message from Ellie's Dad, Jessie does a festive joke, and Steve Hill reveals his patented technique for farting in a

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Episode 165: Louise Pentland and Brummy Mummy - LIVE...

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2019/11/26

We have two social media legends as our guests today - the amazing Louise Pentland and Emma Conway, otherwise known as Brummy Mummy of 2!This episode was recorded LIVE at the Birmingham Podcast Festival in front of an actual audience. We cover everything from Brazilians and body image to managing the work-life balance.Louise and Emma give us some advice on how to build your profile if you're just starting out in social media. We find out why they are Scummy Mummies, and Louise reveals what her child

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Episode 164: How to Have More Orgasms with The Hotbed...

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2019/11/12

How do you get over a sex drought? How many women can orgasm from penetrative sex? And does wearing socks in bed really make it easier to come? Answering all these questions are the amazing Anniki and Lisa from The Hotbed Collective!We cover an enormously wide range of topics, from getting back into sex after you've had a baby to how often we should be fiddling with ourselves. Along with some practical tips, there's some chat about sex toys for men, perving over Tom Selleck, and what happened when

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Episode 163: Rosie Ramsey on relationships, Strictly...

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2019/10/29

Our guest for this episode is the legend that is Rosie Ramsey! We cover a wide range of topics including how having kids can change your relationship, Coleen vs. Rebecca, and why Rosie used to dress up as a monkey for money.There's some chat about Rosie's husband, the comedian Chris Ramsey, and how he's enjoying his time on Strictly. We talk about how Rosie has become an Instagram sensation and the challenges of managing a career when you have kids. The Accent Game returns, and we make a Dane

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Episode 162: Feminism and Climate Change Special with...

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2019/10/15

Our guest for this episode is the leading feminist campaigner and best-selling authorClementineFord! We talk about everything from toxic masculinity and dealing with trolls to teaching our kids about consent.There's some chat about motherhood, andClementineexplains how the experience of giving birth strengthened her commitment to fighting for abortion rights. We get some practical advice about raising our children to be feminists and the best baby shower gift you can give, plus we discover an

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Episode 161: Tess Daly Special

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2019/10/01

Our guest for this episode is TV legend Tess Daly! She tells us how she went from getting spotted outside McDonald's to hostingStrictly Come Dancing.We talk about her strategies for raising two kids, from teaching babies to sleep to dealing with teenagers, and how she tries to balance work and family. There's also some chat about internet safety, and Tess's work with the NSPCC and O2. For more on that topic, go tonet-aware.org.uk.Finally, we finish with a couple of Scummy Mummy Confessions from Tess

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Episode 160: Money Special with Davinia from rainchq

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2019/09/17

What are the top five things you should be doing with your money RIGHT NOW? How should you ask for a pay rise? And do you really need to set up a pension for your kids? Answering all these questions is the brilliant Davinia Tomlinson!She tells us all about rainchq, the company she set up to close the gender investing gap. We find out what women need to know about investing, and how Davinia's entire career was inspired byWorking Girl.Then we quiz her on everything from bonds and Bitcoin to breaking

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